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Water, sewer will extend to Four Corners Mark Kiemele Special to the Chronicle

The links between Stz’uminus First Nation and Ladysmith were strengthened on Monday afternoon, thanks to a $1.4 million funding announcement by the Government of Canada. The funds will be used to extend water and sewage services from

Ladysmith to lands around the Ivy Green Husky gas station. Once those services are in place, Stz’uminus will be able to develop the 25-hectare Four Corners site for commercial, professional and retail buildings. “Our intent as a First Nation is to build a sustainable, local economy that provides jobs for our community and supports our way

of life,” said Chief John Elliott at ceremonies in the Stz’uminus elders’ centre near Shell Beach. Handing over the cheque was MP John Duncan, who is the minister of aboriginal affairs and northern development. Also in attendance were Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins and members of the town council. Elliott raised his hands in

thanks to them. (CSDC), the economic develop“We wish to thank the mayor and ment arm of Stz’uminus First council of the Town of Ladysmith Nation. CSDC was set up in 2009 for their support and commit- and operates property management to creating more business ment, forestry, construction and opportunities in the Stz’uminus- fishery/aquaculture businesses. Ladysmith area of Vancouver It is guided by a 20-year economIsland,” he said. ic development strategy that was C o - o r d i n a t i n g t h e F o u r created in 2010. Corners plan is the Coast Salish The Four Corners site may See Funding Page 3 Development Corporation

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Island Hotel owners cleaning up after death of a resident Niomi Pearson The Chronicle

A spokesperson from the Island Hotel, where the body of a deceased male was discovered more than three weeks after his death, has made assurances that the matter is being taken care of. “We’re doing some m a i n t e n a n c e a f t e rwards, but our first and foremost concern is the health issues,” said Moe Lessan of 2 Percent Realty Turbo, the property owner’s a g e n t . “ T h a t ’s w h y we’re having inspectors in, and we’ve gotten rid of all the carpets.” The male was discovered July 30 after other residents in the building became concerned with the smell coming from his apartment. According to Barbara McLintock, spokesperson for the B.C. Coroners Service, the male had been there for some time. “ T h e r e ’s a c e r t a i n amount of reasonably well-educated guessing when it’s that long, but he was found on [July]

30th and our guess is has heard numerous well; if there is anything, he died on or around c o n c e r n s f r o m t h e they will clean it up,” he [July] 5th,” she said. residents there about said. “After everything “He would be described maggots and bedbugs. is done, we’re going to as what we would call She was told that once be doing an upgrade an advanced state of the body was removed, inside and outside.” other tenants in the Lessan confirmed that decomposition.” The male’s death was building put plastic four of the building’s determined to be natu- up around the door to 13 tenants have since ral causes, and he was in help keep the stench to moved out of the Island his late 60s, McLintock a minimum. Hotel, which is for sale said. She added that the “[One tenant] said the but currently offers length of time that tran- maggots were crawling rooms for rent. spires between when a down the wall from the “They’re always full person dies and when ceiling,” she said. because it’s arguably they are discovered is Patterson said it was one of the very few sometimes completely approximately eight affordable housing dependent on their days before any sign of [options], and we want social circle or way of a cleanup crew arrived. to keep it that way,” living and that this par- “I happened to be Lessan said. ticular case, although there talking to the on a longer scale, is not tenants again [when] unheard of. there was these fellows “More often than you in white suits, extermithink, there’s a lot of nators, that took the people out there that mattress out,” she said. don’t have regular con- “I’m appalled by it all; tact with their families I’ve been in the medior anyone,” she said. cal profession 48 years “One to two weeks is and to have this in the not uncommon.” heart of our town and But what has local for [the tenants] not to residents most con- get some kind of help is cerned is the time it has pretty sad.” taken for the building According to Lessan, to be cleaned out. the suite was cleaned C o u n . G l e n d a up approximately two Patterson said she to three weeks ago. has been frequenting “Everything’s being the building since the expedited. We have the body was found and bedbug inspector as

Funding helps Stz’uminus development move forward From Page 1 eventually become a “town centre,” as residential development, accommodation and hospitality services, assisted living services and other facilities are built. Behind any developments will be the story of the leadership of the two communities coming together over the past several years. Ladysmith and Stz’uminus councils recently renewed a protocol agreement. That followed several years of the two councils meeting monthly for get-to-know-you sessions. Elliott and Hutchins have become familiar faces together at community events. Both say that their part-

nership — and that between the two communities — is necessary. “Our community is not sustainable with past practices,” Hutchins said earlier this year at an economic development event at Stz’uminus. He spoke about the ethnic and social separations between the communities. “I realized that we can only be successful together. It makes total economic, social and environmental sense.” Elliott agreed. “It is so important that our communities come together,” he said. “If we don’t, we will both suffer.” Mark Kieleman is editor of www. klahowya.ca.

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Tuesday, September 4th and Monday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 17th at 5:30 p.m.* Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. except statutory holidays

STATUTORY HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE City Hall, Development Services, Public Works and the Frank Jameson Community Centre will be closed on Monday, September 3rd for the Labour Day Holiday.

SECOND QUARTER UTILITY BILLS – DUE SEPTEMBER 5TH Utility bills covering the period April to June, 2012 are due by September 5th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. If you did not receive your bill, or have any questions about it, please call City Hall at 250.245.6414, extension 6206.

*NEW* QUARTERLY UTILITY INVOICES SENT TO YOUR E-MAIL The Town of Ladysmith is pleased to offer paperless delivery of your quarterly Utility Invoice directly to your e-mail inbox. You will receive the same information you would receive in the mail, but conveniently be able to view it on your desktop. Here are some other good reasons to go with “e-bills”.

✔ Faster - Get your bill the day we produce it. ❏ ✔ Neater - Less paper to manage. ❏ ✔ Greener - Saves trees, ink, and heat created from printing. ❏ Print only what you need for your records, or better yet, e-file the electronic copy. ✔ Convenience – View the bill on your computer and set a reminder to pay by the due date, or pay via online banking immediately with a post-dated transaction. Never miss a due date again! If you are interested in signing up for “e-billing” for your quarterly Utility Invoice please e-mail info@ladysmith.ca from the e-mail address you would like to receive the bill. The Utility Invoice covering July 1 to September 30, 2012 will be sent out in October. Be sure to respond by the end of September to receive this invoice by e-mail. Thank you for helping the Town of Ladysmith become even greener.

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KNOTWEED INFORMATION The Town of Ladysmith is looking into ways to effectively deal with Knotweed in the community. If you notice Knotweed on your private property, please do your best to eradicate this invasive plant. If you notice Knotweed on Town property, please advise the Town as soon as possible. You may contact us at 250.245.6400 or email at info@ladysmith. ca. There is additional information regarding knotweed available on our website: www. ladysmith.ca

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Family gives back to Habitat for Humanity Caitlin McKay The Chronicle

Homeowners usually expect to make a profit off their homes. But Habitat for Humanity homeowner Teresa Battle is giving her house back to the organization. Battle, who acquired the home four years ago, says she is just grateful for the opportunity to give back. “I had such a strong attachment to the whole concept of Habitat, and it changed o u r l i v e s f o r e v e r, ” Battle explained. “It was an amazing experience. It didn’t feel right to try and sell the house, and it didn’t feel right to make a profit from a non-profit organization.” Battle is leaving Ladysmith to move upIsland to live with her fiancé. But she says she’ll never forget what Habitat did for her and her two children. “It allowed me to be at home more because I didn’t have to work three jobs because I could afford the mortgage payments. It allowed us to be healthier; there was no black mould. My son had health issues, which were exacerbated by the house we were renting,” she said. “I was able to advance in my career because

I could afford to go to school. It’s changed our whole world.” Battle says she was a single parent working three jobs to afford the rent. She used to deliver newspapers in the middle of the night for the Victoria TimesColonist, and she was never home. Even though she is no longer a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, Battle’s relationship with the organization is not over. “I want to be part of the whole process as an ambassador,” she said. “I’m going to donate my time to the next house and work there and donate some community hours. I can’t wait to see the little kid that says ‘this is my room!’” Teresa Pring, executive director of Habitat for Humanity MidVancouver Island, is happy that Habitat for Humanity does not have to say goodbye to Battle and her family. “We are not saying goodbye to her; we are just changing our relationship with her,” she said. “Teresa is a very genuine, caring person, and she still wants to be involved. She wants to do mentoring for new homeowners. “The door is closing for Teresa, but she’s opened the door for another family to have

a chance and I admire the way that she has handled herself.” Pring says Battle’s situation is rare, and only one per cent of Habitat homeowners give back their home. “It is very unique — really, there are only two types of circumstances where we receive the home back, either there is a change in their life, like Teresa, or there is a default,” explained Pring. “We are very happy for her and we are very proud of her achievements. It just shows that our charity actually does do what it says it is going to do and makes a difference in people’s lives. Her work life and home life all changed drastically for the better, and we are thrilled she met someone and we can provide a Habitat home for a new family.” Battle says the whole experience has been amazing, but she is sad to leave her home. “I’m happy to be doing what I’m doing, but sometimes I’m like, ‘oh, it’s my home!,’” she says. “But it’s been amazing, and Habitat is a hand up but not a hand out.” *** N o w t h a t Te r e s a Battle has given her home back to Habitat for Humanity, the organization is looking for

another family that is interested in becoming a partner family. Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island Family will be hosting two information sessions for the Ladysmith home on Strathcona Road. The sessions will take place Thurs., Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Eagles Hall at 921 First Ave. The deadline to submit applications will be Fri., Oct. 5. All those who are interested must attend an information session. Call 250-758-8078 or visit www.habitatmvi. org for more information.

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Teresa Battle and her children pack up their Ladysmith home. They are moving up-Island and giving the home back to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island.

Local students recognized Tw o L a d y s m i t h students attending Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d University have earned awards from the Cowichan Foundation. Kimberley Hols, who is working on her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Brittany Harshey, who is studying for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, are among five Cowichan students attending Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d University (VIU) who

received Cowichan first annual Roger Foundation awards of S t a n y e r M e m o r i a l $1,000 each. Award, named in honH o l s r e c e i v e d our of Roger Stanyer, the June Gillespie a founding member Memorial Award, and o f t h e C o w i c h a n Harshey earned the Foundation. D r. O w e n G l o s t e r Five Cowichan M e m o r i a l Aw a r d . Foundation Awards Other winners were were also granted F i o n a D a l r y m p l e to Jenny Izard of of Shawnigan Lake Chemainus, Taylor (Art Mann Memorial J e n k s o f C r o f t o n , Aw a r d ) , N i c h o l a Stacey Morgan of Evernden of Crofton Ladysmith, Jennifer (Don Morton Memorial S c o t t o f D u n c a n Aw a r d ) a n d J e s s e and Ariana White of Hoppe of Parksville, Youbou. who received the — Submitted

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here doesn’t appear to be a grey area for those who are weighing in on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. Opposition is rampant and loud, focusing primarily on environmental concerns, while supporters defend Enbridge’s project for, among other reasons, its economic potential. The recent announcement from David Black, the owner of this newspaper, for a proposed $13-billion oil refinery in Kitimat, adds a new conversation to this divisive issue. Analogous to milling raw logs instead of shipping them overseas, Black wants to add value to crude oil in B.C. A massive refinery, where half a million barrels of crude oil could be processed each day, delivers the idea of permanent employment and economic benefit for the province, instead of pumping oil sands crude into tankers bound for China. Building and running the facility would create thousands of jobs, and the area around Terrace and Kitimat would require major infrastructure improvements to accommodate the regional boom. But Black is putting the cart before the horse. Even if he arranges $13 billion in financing and receives environmental permits, any refinery is predicated on the Enbridge pipeline, which remains deeply unpopular with a majority of the public and northern First Nations people. Significant economic benefit derived from the pipeline could sway popular opinion, especially people living through hard times in northern B.C., but probably not enough to tip the scales. Black and Enbridge will have a tough time convincing skeptical urban residents in southern cities that the potential of thousands of jobs in the northern oil sector is worth the risk of a pipeline leak or a tanker running aground on B.C.’s coast. — Victoria News

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DP leader Adrian Dix has announced that one of his first acts as premier would be to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of the Enbridge pipeline proposal from Alberta to Kitimat. The two-year federal-led review will be mostly done by next May, but Dix proposes to start a new provincial assessment to examine at the B.C. portion. He doesn’t know how much it would cost, and under questioning, he all but admitted the intention is to study the pipeline to death. Fresh from a summer tour of the pipeline route to reaffirm solidarity with its opponents, Dix is hardly in a position to consider anything but maximum resistance. As Premier Christy Clark did in her showdown with Alberta over benefits, Dix hinted that provincial permits for river and wildlife crossings would be made as expensive as possible, if not refused. The same fate awaits the

Kinder Morgan plan to twin the existing Trans-Mountain oil pipeline to Burnaby. Dix left the impression that he would undo the years of work that have gone into bringing some rational sense to environmental approvals that can be, and have been, dragged out for years. The B.C. hearings would provide another platform for opponents, and more complaints to justify refusal at the provincial level, to go along with court cases and direct-action protests. Speaking of which, the frontal assault by agitators at the federal Enbridge hearings has mostly petered out. After 4,000-odd people were signed up to speak, most didn’t bother, and some hearings were cancelled. Apparently slacktivists such as “Jonathan L. Seagull” and “Cave Man” didn’t make it out of their Vancouver basement suites to tell the panel oil is bad. Professional environmentalists are now wringing their hands over Ottawa’s decision to leave smallerscale reviews to the prov-

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ince. This means, for example, that there won’t be a duplicate federal review of the urgently-needed refit of the John Hart Dam. One reader suggested that environmental pioneer Roderick Haig-Brown is still spinning in his grave over the damming of this legendary salmon river. Perhaps, but that was in 1947. Does it make sense today to lard pointless bureaucracy onto a reconstruction that replaces wooden pipes and provides earthquake protection, without expanding river impact? NDP environment critic Rob Fleming hammered away at the B.C. Liberals about this in the spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes. Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans

Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have proliferated. There weren’t just two levels of duplicate review, but three. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy generation from local government control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders. I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the follow-up on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general. Forest management needs more money too. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures. Tom Fletcher is legislative columnist for Black Press.

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Ladysmith, a tired town? Editor:

Ladysmith looks like a tired town. Nobody is going the extra mile. Many lawns and boulevards are overgrown with dandelions and buttercups. It takes leadership to create a town that is supported by its residents, appeals to outsiders and attracts the kind of people and green industry that any town wants. We like to call Ladysmith “heritage by the sea.” What sea? Nobody can see the water. There is no recent development of the waterfront other than industrial. Much time is spent on mini projects such as bike paths, community garden plots and growing vegetables in front of City Hall where once flowers bloomed. There does not seem to be a grand vision for the future of this town. No marketing plan. What signage we have is too small and often hidden by new growth. My brother-in-law, who used to travel up and down the Island, used to think of Ladysmith as two service stations and a Safeway store. I think that highway travellers today would think the same thing. The water is blocked by trees, and rather than maximize water views from the highway and for all residents, we favour a policy of protecting trees, even when they grow into that water view. I seem to remember one council member saying: “nobody owns their view.” This is extremely short-sighted, as water views raise property values and taxes and help to make this town into a great place to live. It has been shown that towns that invest in the arts and history tend to do well economically. Nelson, B.C., is a good example. And Nelson does not even have a waterfront like ours. Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver and even Crofton are all busily moving industry from the waterfront and replacing it with condos, galleries, theatres and restaurants. We seem to do the opposite. Yet, such towns attract the people and the green industry

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Bob Dendoff sent us this great photo of the Ladysmith Harbour. If you would like to share any of your photographs with the Chronicle, please send them to editor@ladysmithchronicle.com. that our council wants to attract. We are still struggling to have a proper heritage/cultural centre with high visibility and lots of parking. Our rail inheritance is rotting away. Our new little museum gets scant attention. Could it be that members of council have served too long, to a point where they have lost their enthusiasm and are devoid of new ideas? Vince Devries Ladysmith

Kudos to smart meter protestors in Ladysmith Editor: Re: Protesting smart meters in Ladysmith (Aug. 14, 2012)

ing out the facts about smart meter health problems and privacy and security risks. Policies on mandatory wireless smart meters are being reversed, and people are getting the choice to opt out. Analog meters are being reinstalled. In B.C., the Clean Energy Act ensures that the BC Utilities Commission cannot respond to or monitor complaints, and no public reviews can be held. BC Hydro’s original $8 million public relations and marketing budget was increased to nearly $13 million when resistance to smart meters increased in North America, so we in British Columbia hear a lot about how great smart meters are and very little about the cost, safety, privacy and health issues. Kudos and thanks to the brave individuals who give freely of their time, energy and knowledge to bring attention to the facts about smart meters.

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Ham radio is alive Lions Club. and well throughout That’s right, a fox Vancouver Island. hunt — but no animals You may not notice will be harmed. The fox, them at the bathtub a small radio transmitrace or at local parades ter, is hidden, and you and other events, but have to locate it using a t h e y a r e o f t e n t h e handheld radio. Sounds backbone of commu- a bit like a war game nications when large doesn’t it? Using things crowds come together. like signal strength and T w o m a i n a r e a a bit of tinfoil, a direcclubs — the Nanaimo tion can be found, and A m a t e u r R a d i o then it’s tally-ho. Association (NARA) All joking aside, amaa n d t h e C o w i c h a n teur radio is no longer Valley Amateur Radio difficult or expensive Society (CVARS) — to get into, and the maintain an Island- licence lasts a lifewide trunk system of time. Morse code is no radio tower repeaters. longer required, and Two of these are in the handheld radios are Ladysmith area. as inexpensive as $45. A ham radio gathering Using only a handheld will be held at the Cedar radio and thanks to the Community Hall Sat., Island Trunk System, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to from most places on 3 p.m. The general pub- Vancouver Island, you lic is welcome to come can reach as far away and learn. There will be as Port Hardy, Tofino, prizes, mini-workshops, V i c t o r i a , n o r t h e r n opportunities to write Washington, Powell exams, a fox hunt and River and Chilliwack. much more. Food will S p e n d a b i t m o r e be catered by the Cedar money to set up a high-

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Legion poppy fund and the Ladysmith The Chronicle Food Bank. The South Vancouver A local group of motorcycle enthu- Island branch of the siasts did what they Veterans Motorcycle love most over the Club (VMC) hosted a w e e k e n d t o r a i s e Poker Run Saturday just over $1,000 for to raise the funds. the Royal Canadian More than 50 riders

participated in the event. “We had a wonderful time,” said South Island Crew vice-president Bill McCasky. Participants rode to designated stops in Duncan, Shawnigan Lake and Crofton

before returning to the VMC clubhouse on Third Avenue for a barbecue. The event marked the sixth annual Poker Run for the national club, which honours founding member Mike Starker

of Calgary, who was for that project were killed in Afghanistan. a l s o a c c e p t e d a t M c C a s k y s a i d t h e Saturday’s Poker Run. Blaszczyk, who flew event went so well that plans are already out from his home in in the works to host Alberta to attend, said it in Ladysmith again he was blown away by the club’s efforts. next year. “It feels really good,” The Veterans Motorcycle Club is he said. “It’s a way of open to past and cur- piecing life together rent war veterans and making it normal.” Blaszczyk said he and has clubhouses in New Brunswick, joined the VMC shortEdmonton, Medicine ly after returning from H a t , C a l g a r y a n d the military. “One of the things Ladysmith. M e m b e r s o f t h e that the guys miss VMC have undertaken from the military when fundraising to help they leave is the whole one of their own. Cpl. brotherhood aspect,” Brock Blaszczyk, an he said. “This is about Afghanistan veteran, brothers looking out was severely injured for one another.” in 2010 when an underMccasky said the ground explosive took group has been workhis lower left leg and ing hard to dispel misseverely damaged the conceptions about the right. The club is rais- club, which sports a ing money to convert three-piece patch as Blaszczyk’s Harley its logo. Davidson motorcycle “Just because we into a trike to allow have a patch on our him the freedom to backs doesn’t make us ride again. Donations bad or like television

depicts us,” he said. “We, the Veterans MC, are here for the community and all veterans. We just try to give brotherhood and help our community.” Glenda Patterson, who has lived in the house next door to the clubhouse for more than 40 years, said she is saddened by the reputation they have received. “They’re great neighbours; I don’t have a problem with any of them,” she said. “We never have a complaint, and they’re willing to help us with anything.” An open house is generally held Fridays at their Ladysmith clubhouse from 7 p.m. on for anyone wanting to come by and learn more or ask questions about the VMC. “We want [people] to open their hearts and minds to who we are,” McCasky said.

They’re so adorable when they’re having fun. (So are the kids.) At Timbits Soccer, everyone gets into the game. Kids make new friends, and parents have fun cheering them on. Your local Tim Hortons is proud to support the over 100 boys and girls who play Timbits soccer in Ladysmith. The South Vancouver Island branch of the Veterans Motorcycle Club hosted a fundraising Poker Run Saturday. Pictured are a few of the participants starting Niomi Pearson/Chronicle out on the run at First Avenue and Roberts Street.

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Buster the hippo ate his way through Ladysmith — Chronicles from the past August 1912 The Ladysmith Chronicle in August 1912 printed a summary of a report by Lord Mersey, Commissioner of Wrecks, on the sinking of the Titanic. The official British inquiry into the disaster made 24 recommendations “with a view to promoting the safety of vessels and persons at sea.” [Shipping Casualties Loss of the Steamship Titanic, 1912]. The key conclusions were that: • The ship had been travelling too fast for those waters • The crew was not properly trained to handle lifeboats • The officers did not fill the lifeboats before launching them • There should be enough lifeboats on all ships to carry all passengers in the future • All ships should carry a Marconi wireless, with operators continually on duty August 1937 Aug. 3, 1937, marked the passing of one B.C.’s most remarkable women. Mrs. Laura [ S u r l e s ] D u n s m u i r, widow of the former premier and lieutenant governor of B.C., the Hon. James Dunsmuir, died in Victoria at the age of 79. She came to B.C. as a bride of 18 when her new husband was appointed colliery

manager at Wellington. Mrs. Dunsmuir was the daughter of a prominent North Carolina farmer, and she welcomed her husband’s growing importance, if only because it allowed her to climb B.C.’s social ladder. After James was finished with politics and had divested himself of most of his business interests, the Dunsmuirs set up house in their newlyconstructed mansion on the Esquimalt Lagoon named Hatley Park in 1909. Mrs. Dunsmuir quickly became the leading lady in Victoria society, while James devoted himself to more simple pleasures with his male friends, fishing and bird hunting or sailing on his 218-foot yacht, the Dolaura. [Note: James died in 1920, the wealthiest man in B.C. Hatley Park is now the site of Royal Roads University.] August 1962 The Carson and Barnes Circus was a big hit in Ladysmith in the summer of 1962. One of the stars of the fair was Buster, a fourton hippopotamus greatly admired by the children. Both the local Shopeasy and Gourlay’s Red & White were also “fans” and happy to help out with Buster’s daily intake: 2,300 pounds of hay, 32 bushels of oats,

1,200 pounds of bran, 400 pounds of sweet feed, 400 pounds of raw meat, 50 pounds of fish, 120 loaves of bread, 86 bananas, 50 bunches of carrots, 100 pounds of onions, one crate of oranges, one half-crate of celery, one halfcrate of lettuce and 200 pounds of potatoes. I think Buster would have enjoyed meeting up with the unidentified Vancouver Island firefighter who, according to a report in the Chronicle, had to be

restrained by a hastilyappointed Protection Committee of firefighters from finishing his breakfast. The breakfast, eaten by one man at a single seating, is thought to constitute a record of some sort. Altogether, he consumed 16 eggs, one can of tomatoes, half a can of jam, one and a half loaves of bread, half a pound of butter, seven cups of coffee, six potatoes and half a pound of cheese. According to the cook’s report, the

man was still hungry and demanding more when other firefighters drove him from the cookhouse before he had a chance to ravage their entire summer food supply. Later, one member of the committee was heard to comment, “We were forced to act in self-defence!” Move over Buster! Compiled by Ed Nicholson, Ladysmith Historical Society

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This week is your last chance to catch artists Grant Leier and Nixie Barton at their Yellow Point garden gallery day life along the Island and mixed media artHighway. Following ist Tammy Hudgeon an urge, drivers could and impressionist and easily find themselves stilllife artist Margaret turning off the main Ofieshe. Sherry Bezanson pavement vein of Visitors from across Ladysmith Arts Council Vancouver Island and Canada and the U.S. will deeply miss the I f y o u a r e r e a l l y heading east into the gardens that often quiet as you drive blackberry and ocean inspired and provided down Decourcy Drive spray bush-lined roads a place to engage with in Yellow Point this and out to Decourcy the inner muse. week, you might hear Drive for a breath of A community of supthe sound of tears inspiration. For artists or lay port and allegiance from visitors paying has grown over the their last respects to people alike, this gal18 years, and their Grant Leier and Nixie lery and garden space a b s e n c e i n Ye l l o w Barton’s beautiful gar- h a s b e e n a h a v e n to remind people to Point will be deeply den gallery. felt. For 18 years, this embrace their inner Leier noted that 18 venue has blessed eccentric, particularly Photo Submitted years ago, the vision the community with for those taking themFor the past 18 years, artists Grant Leier and Nixie Barton have created a sense was to create somethe special and quirky selves too seriously. I n b o t h e n v i r o n - of the fantastic in their Yellow Point garden and gallery. They wil be closing thing visually pleasing sense of the fantastic to them both. in both the garden and ments, the viewer is their doors and relocating the gallery to downtown Nanaimo Sept. 3. embraced with colour “The grounds were the gallery spaces. If you haven’t yet s p a c e o n C h a p e l new space, and appre- bare when we arrived On any given day and unusual ways of o v e r t h e p a s t t w o using ordinary items made the trek out to Street. The idea, when ciators — and there and the gardens graduthe gallery and gar- the Nanaimo gallery are lots of us — can ally emerged; pieces decades, visitors could in appealing displays. Although uniquely dens, this is your last opened in 2010, was find him on Saturdays were added on over find Grant Leier in the the years as inspiration gallery, quick with a their own, both Grant week to treat your to have a year-round downtown. gallery double the size The new location and intrigue struck,” warm smile and wel- L e i e r ’s a n d N i x i e senses. On Mon. Sept. 3, the of the existing space. will house the same he stated. come to those who Barton’s art is a mix And indeed it appears take the journey to his of bold colour, found gates and doors are With renovations com- unusual, eclectic and objects and often senti- closing in Yellow Point, plete, the transfer of retro-styled goods, that they were sucand Barton’s venue. For the community, mental and whimsical and the gallery is relo- art and funky gifts is fair trade and import- cessful in that vision. ed items, plus a sym- Everywhere one looks the gardens and gallery designs that are sure cating and expand- well underway. Leier will continue phony of fine art by in both the garden and have been a retreat, a to leave the viewer ing to the downtown N a n a i m o g a l l e r y to be present in the Leier, Barton, glass the gallery are little respite from the every- enchanted.

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details that draw visitors in by their uniqueness, unexpectedness and eccentric flair. It is these details, and a deep sense of harmony, that keep people coming back. “I’ll really miss the regulars, those that come by every year; our garden gallery takes determination to find. We’ll miss those that have supported us and taken that extra time to drive to Yellow Point to find us. “It is the right time to embrace this change and create a new phase in our careers and lives. A huge heartfelt thank you to all of you that have made our experience here over the years a wonderful, mutual exchange,” says Leier. But you won’t need to go far to find them. Both Leier and Barton have faith that their followers and appreciators will make the transition to the newly-renovated and enlarged space.

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The Chemainus Theatre Festival hosted an open house Aug. 17 to celebrate 20 years of professional theatre in Chemainus. The event featured backstage tours, interactive activities and special performances. In left photo, Hannah DuMez and Rachel Woodruff get hands-on with some theatre puppets during the open house. At right, a visiting couple checks out a display book containing past theatre productions with colourful photos and memorabilia.

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Ladysmith celebrated all things artistic Sunday during the 14th Arts on the Avenue festival. Clockwise from top left: Una Papineau, 3, of Victoria and her twoyear-old brother Finnegan and two-year-old Dylan Stedmon of Nanaimo create chalk art at the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Corner; Jennifer Brookes of Coquitlam looks at art cards created by Bonnie Luchtmeijer of Qualicum Beach; Linda Falkingham of Ladysmith demonstrates painting; Graham Hartley of Lantzville plays for passers-by; Colleen Wike of Chemainus demonstrates rug hooking; James Hensman of Ladysmith shows one of his paintings; and guest artists Vic and Jo Duffhues of JoVic Pottery in Yellow Point enjoy the day.

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Final Stock the Lockers push this Friday afternoon Lindsay Chung

4 p.m. have everything they They will be sharneed to get through The Chronicle ing information about the school year. With school starting the campaign, which “We’re very pleased to one week from today, is run through the have one last hurrah,” the Stock the Lockers Nanaimo-Ladysmith said Ladysmith voluncampaign is in its final Schools Foundation teer Mimi Zuyderduyn. push in Ladysmith. (NLSF) and raises “We’re thrilled with For the finale, Stock money to equip stu- the response. We’re the Lockers repre- dents for school, and so excited for the sentatives will be accepting donations opportunity to do this. a t P h a r m a s a v e i n to help ensure stu- People are so supLadysmith this Friday dents in Ladysmith portive because kids (Aug. 31) from noon to a n d N o r t h O y s t e r are such a worthwhile

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project.” Zuyderduyn and fellow organizer Delana Sword both came forward to volunteer for the Stock the Lockers campaign when a plea came to their church, Ladysmith First United Church. “Our fellow church members have been so supportive with us to raise money for

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our children,” said Zuyderduyn. “And thank you Ladysmith people for your support and investment in our future, our children.” Zuyderduyn and Sword had set a goal of raising $4,000 by the end of August, and Zuyderduyn thinks that with support from local groups like the

Eagles and the Legion, that 30 per cent of the they will exceed their students in the school goal. do need financial help. S w o r d c a m e u p Anything is a plus.” with the $4,000 goal, Last year, they had explained Zuyderduyn. to buy glasses for one “She thought that student whose parw o u l d b e a g o o d ents couldn’t afford amount to meet the them, she noted. extra needs children T h e To w n o f might have and have Ladysmith has proa little discretionary claimed August as fund,” she said. “One Stock the Lockers of the principals said Month.

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ooke RCMP Const. Steven Martindale is one of 18 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders who will cycle the length of Vancouver Island to raise money for pediatric cancer research next month. Originally from the Okanagan, Martindale, 39, has served with the Sooke RCMP for the last five years. After attending “How often do you and assisting get a chance to with various do something like Tour de Rock events as a this and make a police officer, difference?” Martindale became – Const. Steven interested in Martindale participating as a rider. “I was always asked, ‘When is Sooke going to have a rider?’ So I just decided, ‘Hey, I would do it,’” he said. His decision to participate was made definitive two years ago, when he had a growth removed from his head two days prior to the annual Cops for Cancer Red Serge dinner. Fortunately, the growth was later determined to be benign,

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Const. Steven Martindale chats with kids during a Tour de Rock meet and greet at the Coast Capital Savings Sooke branch. Pictured from left: Isaiah Beddows, 8, Aeron Waygood, 4, Martindale, Chase Burket, 7, and Hunter Burket, 11. which strengthened Martindale’s resolve to participate in the arduous bike ride. “How often do you get a chance to do something like this and make a difference?” Martindale asked, adding he also had plans to participate three years ago, but was unable due to a knee injury. “We’re simply just riding a bike, which is the easy part. It’s the kids who have to go through treatment, they’re the real heroes out of all this.”

Martindale has also lost an uncle and cousin, who had two young daughters, to cancer. “We’ve all lost someone, it’s kind of the one great unifier that everyone has a cancer story.” Although the Tour de Rock is a test of physical endurance, Martindale said it’s also about being part of a team, supporting a greater cause and bringing deaths from pediatric cancer down to zero. “Kids shouldn’t have to go through cancer,” he said. “Zero’s the number that

we’re striving for.” Along with regular training rides, Tour de Rock riders also attend regular events -- one of which was a visit to Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, a camp for children with cancer. He said the experience was “uplifting,” as many of the children, although sick, behaved as they should -- like kids. The riders held a casinothemed fun night for the children, where many laughs were shared. To be able to give happiness back to a child who’s going through chemotherapy or cancer, is priceless, Martindale said. Although seemingly reserved and stoic, Martindale said it will be emotional once the ride begins Sept. 23. “It’ll be very emotional, too, going through all of these towns and seeing the support that perhaps the RCMP hasn’t had lately.” Tour de Rock riders will travel from Port Alice all the way down to Victoria over a 14-day span. The cyclists fundraise for their 1,000-kilometre bike ride to help raise money for pediatric cancer research and programming for children with – or who have had a history with – cancer. To make a donation, check out Martindale’s Tour de Rock page at: http://bit.ly/O0Oawp.

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Hundreds of Cowichan Valley youths are being put through the rigours of competitive team tryouts this week, as the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association (CVMHA) hosts its annual tryouts at Fuller Lake Skating Arena from Aug. 25 to 29. The players range in age from nine to 17 and are vying for a place in either the Pee Wee, Atom, Bantam or Midget divisions. “This is the initial big cutdown list where the basic shape of your two [divi sion] teams come clear,” said CVMHA president Dan Hawethorn. “The players that are successful in these first five days of tryouts will be

moving on to the next stage of evaluation, where they’ll begin to play scrimmage games with neighbouring associations.” During tryouts, the players are introduced to new skills and apply them to drills and shooting on goaltenders. Pee Wee division players are subject to a body checking clinic before being allowed to play in scrimmages, so kids can learn how to use the body check as a technique to separate a player from the puck, not a vicious play. After that, the players will move on to playing games. Each session is evaluated by a minimum of three independent evaluators and a head coach. A representative from BC Hockey is in charge of assigning the evaluators and tabulating results. The coach-

es are not allowed to know the names of any of the players to keep things fair. “We’re looking for skill, skating, puck handling skills, and further down in the evaluations, we’re looking for hockey sense,” explained Pee Wee head coach Brett Hopwo, who has been coaching 22 years. He said it will be important for players to keep up their intensity, and most importantly their work ethic. “I think it’s enjoyable for the most part. Some kids get nervous; some kids relish the opportunity,” Hopwo said. “It’s a good experience for them.” Hawethorn said there are approximately 50 players from north Ladysmith to Duncan in each division, with a fair representation from the Ladysmith area. After Wednesday, those

numbers will be cut down to about 35, and the final roster will be firmed up in mid-September. “There will be some disappointed kids,” he said. “The coaches take cutting kids very seriously; we have exit interviews with each child ... and they will receive an exit letter which explains their performance and how it was measured over the five days of tryouts. It also includes skills they can work on.” He noted that kids who do not make competitive league play still have the opportunity for ice time on one of the association’s recreational teams. For more information on the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association, visit www.cowichanvalleymha. com.

Far left: Ladysmith’s Cole Broadhurst keeps his eye on the puck during a drill in the Pee Wee division. Left: Rob Easton goes through a drill pattern with the tryout participants. Niomi Pearson/ Chronicle

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The very same game that ended their fivegame winning streak would also dash their quest for gold, but B.C.’s first-ever midget AAA baseball team

to compete in a gold- Championships Aug. medal match at nation- 16-20. Team BC was als was co-helmed by up against Quebec in Ladysmith’s own Lorne their first game, which LaFleur. ended in a 6-3 win. In “It was a great experi- their second match ence,” he said. against Alberta, whom The excitement took they would meet again place at the Baseball in the finals, Team BC Canada 2012 Midget squeaked out a 4-3 win.

Pitching in to assist the team’s success was Ladysmith’s Devon Geary, who was one of only 18 players across B.C. selected for the team. As one of Team BC’s three starting pitchers, Geary was assigned Game 2 of the championships and pitched the first six innings. “It was very good; they took an early lead and it was 3-0, and then in the fifth inning, we came back and tied it,” Geary said. A walk-off base hit ended the game in the bottom of the seventh, when a Team BC player broke his bat hitting a ball over the third baseman. Three more wins against Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Quebec City landed the team in the finals against Alberta. “Winning the semifinals, it kind of hit us that we were one of the best teams in Canada — that was the coolest feeling,” Geary said. LaFleur said Geary deserved kudos for pitching a winning game against what

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Silver medal winners of Team BC with their medals and flag at nationals in Quebec. would be the gold medal winners. “I thought he threw very well for the competition he was facing,” he said. “That was their only loss in the tournament.” He added that the silver medal win is a big accomplishment for B.C., as many of the teams from other provinces are academy teams that play all year round. “We just kind of pick ours, do a three-day mini-camp and away

we go,” he explained. he flourishes on the “They really gelled pressure and attention together. that comes along with “I’m happy for our being on the pitching guys, in particular mound. Devon being from “I just like being the Ladysmith and being centre of attention,” able to experience he said. “Everyone’s that.” watching me.” Geary, now 18, will LaFleur, a head coach be too old to compete with the Cowichan with the Cowichan Valley Mustangs, said Valley Mustangs again it was also a good n e x t s e a s o n ; h o w - experience for himself ever, he has his sights to work with a larger set on the premiere coaching staff of five. league. He has been “Everybody can really playing the game since focus on their specific he was five and says jobs,” he said.

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Up Coming NANAIMO/LADYSMITH COMMUNITY BAND New members welcome in both concert and/or dance band. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Dover Bay School band room. Contact Ted, 250722-3088 for more info. NEW CEDAR TOE-TAPPIN’ FIDDLE GROUP - for beginners ages 9 - 99. A few violin rentals are available, or dust off your old violin stored in the closet. Fridays, starting Sept. 7, 3:30 - 4:30, phone 245 - 5778 CEDAR GUITAR GROUP for beginners, ages 9 - 99 held at Cedar United Church. Fridays, starting Sept. 7, 2 - 3 pm, phone 245 - 5778. LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - will feature “Forensic Photography, Part II”, a fascinating glimpse into the use of photography in modern police work. Presented by Constable Dave Giles of the Nanaimo Forensic Identification Section. Tues, Aug 28, 2012 at 7 pm, Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for this years Terry Fox run which takes place Sun, Sept 16 at FJCC. Assist with organizing the Run as a Committee Member or Run Day volunteer. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Anita by email at amcleod@ladysmith.ca or call 250-245-6427. MT. BRENTON GARDEN CLUB - meeting Tues, Sept. 11 at 1 pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Rd, Chemainus. Looking for your input for this year's activities to help our club grow. Guests are welcome. $2 drop in fee, for more info 246-4109.

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com Tue, Aug 28, 2012, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle LITERACY NOW - Cowichan Local Charity changes lives through learning. Golf & dinner fundraiser - Sat, Sept 29, 1-9, sponsored by Peter Baljet GM. Basket raffle, entertainment, celebrity spelling bee! Held at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club, 4955 TransCanada Hwy. Duncan. Ticket and info Barb DeGroot, 250-732-2692 barbdegroot@shaw.ca

On Going CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP meets 3rd Mon of each month 5:15-6:45 Ladysmith Community Health Centre - 1111-4th Ave, Room 101 www.chronicpainsupport.ca 250-667-5587 SING FOR PURE JOY! - meets on Saturdays, 7-8:30 pm in the 2nd floor lounge of The Lodge on 4th singforpurejoy@gmail.com or (250) 285-3764 STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Survivors and caregivers meet every Thursday at 11 am in the basement Activity Room of Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave. Programs include exercises and tips for managing activities. Call Connie Parman 250-9247772. BINGO - LADYSMITH Every Wed - 6:45 pm, Doors 5 pm, St. Mary's Church Hall. Info call 250245-3079. Sponsored by Ladysmith Resources Centre Association CANCER SOCIETY The Ladysmith Branch needs volunteer drivers to provide transportation for Ladysmith cancer patients needing help to and from cancer-related appointments. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the society's work. Weekdays call 250245-0671, 10 am - 1 pm. HAR­VEST HOUSE FOOD BANK Chemainus. Friday, Info call 250-246-3455. BINGO Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Volunteers needed. 250-2451118. MEALS ON WHEELS Ladysmith meals delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer drivers needed. Call Pearl: 250-2453844. LADYSMITH LEGION Mondays, crib, 7 p.m. Continued on page 27

CLUES ACROSS 1. Hyrax 4. Considerateness 8. Expressed pleasure 13. 1896 Ethiopian battle 15. Hawaiian dance 16. Khaki colors 17. Southern soldiers 18. Musician Clapton 19. 58703 ND 20. Letterman’s hometown 23. Fr. Riviera resort 24. Wrath 25. Put up with something 27. Divertimento 32. Comportment 33. Toward the mouth 34. Take in marriage 35. Composer of Rule Britania 36. Central parts of fruits 38. Ice hockey goal 39. Lair 40. A citizen of Denmark 41. Algeria’s 2nd largest city 42. Buildings 44. Extensive landed property 46. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 47. Cereal grass spikelet bristles 48. Gives you instant long locks 55. Umbrian industrial city 56. Cheremis language 57. Wm. the Conqueror’s burial city 58. Beach (French) 59. 7th Hindu month 60. Tightly curled hairstyle 61. Niches 62. Connects the keel & sternpost 63. Take a seat

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CLUES DOWN 1. Persian dialect 2. Yemen port & gulf 3. Switchboard (abbr.) 4. From that place 5. Invisible emanations 6. Shear 7. Mexican tortilla dish 8. Highly regarded 9. Said of a city that “rose up” 10. Turkish district 11. Of a very dark black 12. Fall back time 14. Inanely foolish 21. Furnish with help 22. Former Italian monetary units 25. Made public by radio or television 26. Aka sesame 27. Skin infections 28. Before 29. Being cognizant of 30. Ballet dancer impressionist 31. Eve’s garden 32. Produced 36. Hiding place for storage 37. A single unit 38. Napoleon’s birthplace 40. Daily journals 43. Hanging threads edging 44. A canvas canopy 45. Central nervous system 47. Nest of an eagle 48. Assist 49. Father of Araethyrea 50. Yuletide 51. A piece of work 52. Clods 53. St. Philip, Patron of Rome 54. Arrogant & annoying person 55. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

www.ladysmithchronicle.com www.chemainuschronicle.com CLUB Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th What’s Welcoming new residents Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Happening to the Ladysmith area. Hall. Couples & singles welcome. Continued from page 26 Sharon at 250-245-9334 CHEMAINUS THEATRE or ladysmithnewcomers@ COSTUME SHOP yahoo.ca Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact SINGLE LADIES: INTERESTED IN MAKING Crystal Hanson 250-246NEW FRIENDS? We 9800 ext. 7117. Meat draws: Saturdays are a small group of 2 - 5:15 pm, Fridays 4-6 ladies, mostly over the SPEEDWATCH/COPS pm, Sundays 3-5 pm, Darts: age of 60 who meet once Citizens on Patrol & Wednesdays, 7 pm, Line a week for coffee and dancing: Thursdays 9-11 am, SpeedWatch need good conversation. We volunteers. Contact the Fridays: pool, 8 pm, sometimes go on outings as Community Policing Station 250-245-2273. at Coronation Mall. 250-245- well. If you think you might be interested, please call 1118. CANADIAN FEDERATION Sheila at 250-245-2985. of UNIVERSITY WOMEN LADIES GOLF Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th LADYSMITH MENTAL Ladysmith Golf Course, Monday of each month. St. HEALTH SUPPORT Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250GROUP Meets on the 1st & 245-7313. Karen: 250-756-9508. 3rd Friday of the month 1:30 pm basement of Ladysmith TOPS #4456 - Ladysmith BINGO Resource Centre. Meets each Thurs 9-11 am Every Fri, 6:45 p.m., in the Pentecostal Church Chemainus Legion branch LADYSMITH on 4th Ave. Call Sheila 250#191. Doors open 5 p.m. CELE­BRA​TIONS SOCIETY 722-2613. Ladysmith Days. Ladysmith FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS city hall, on 3rd Tuesday of THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB Organizers meet 3rd every month, 7 pm 250-245Ongoing registration. Call Thursday of each month at 2263. www.ladysmithdays. Registrar Denise Rae at the FOL building at 4th & com 250-245-7925. Strathcona Ave. 7 pm. 250245-5888 or 250-245-2263. MOUNT BRENTON POWER DAD'S GROUP - Drop In Breakfast - Program of the & SAIL SQUADRON LADYSMITH FAMILY AND Ladysmith Resources Centre Membership meeting. FRIENDS Ladysmith Legion hall. Every Association. 630 - 2nd Ave., Parent/caregiver & children Upper Floor, Saturdays, 10 3rd Tuesday except holidays age 0-6 drop-in, Sept to noon. 250-245-3079. & July & August, 7:30 pm. June: Mon - Fri 9:30 am. noon at Aggie Hall. July to ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY August: Tues to Thurs: 9:30 COUNCIL - Family & friends SUPPORT GROUP am - noon. Info: 250-210Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. advocating on behalf of the 0870. Call Jane Hope, Alzheimer residents. Next meeting info Society of BC at 250-734contact Judy at 250-245LADYSMITH EAGLES 4170. 3438. AERIE #2101 Meets every 1st & 3rd LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS COWICHAN VALLEY Wednesday. 7:30 pm

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HOSPICE Emotional support for those facing a life threatening illness, family and friends and for those grieving the death of a loved one. 1-888-7014242. Group, telephone & individual support available. NORTH OYSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Engraved bricks fundraiser. Info call Bob Handel at 250245-0919. LADYSMITH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - urgently requires volunteers as Museum hosts, also, the archives need interested people to assist with research etc. 250-245-0100. LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB Every third Thur at 7:30 pm, First United Church Hall, (corner of High St & 3rd Ave) with in-garden meetings June, July, August. Come& grow with us! New members always welcome. $10 membership, $2 drop-in. LINE DANCING Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre. Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. Jo Kelly: 250-2451185. AL-ANON Meets Tuesdays, 7:30 pm downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre Association. NARCOTICS ANONYOMOUS Meets Sundays, 7-8 pm Downstairs at Ladysmith Resource Centre

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday,BROCHURES August 28,CATALOGUES 2012 27 STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS Association. BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Meets Tuesdays weekly, 1 pm. Beginners welcome. Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 250-245-4522. LADYSMITH LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Meets 2nd Wednesdays monthly, 7 pm. NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250-722-3397. PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH (for information see www. probus.org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. No mtg. in August. Call Vince Devries 245-0907 or Don Fisher 245-5965.

LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPS are in need of volunteer clerks for our 2 shops at the Healthcare Centre and the Lodge on 4th. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240.

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Bloooms Direct Line

250-245-3344

Visit us at our WEBSITE

www.the49th.com

• Gourmet Gift Baskets • Custom Designs & Weddings • Corporate Gifts • Large Selection of Giftware • Largest Selection of Fresh Arrangements & Plants in Ladysmith

& Assorted Pop 10-12 paks

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Anniversary Give-A-Ways!

ENTER TO WIN - One of two 51” Samsung Plasma HDTV’S Plus 15 - 49 second Shopping Sprees to give away! BBQs - Umbrellas Coolers and more! Every $49 order (excluding tobacco and lottery) will get you an entry. Draw date is September 7th Enter as many times as you want at any 49th location. See stores for details

100% Locally Owned & Operated We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities Pictures for illustrative purposes only Visit our Website: www.the49th.com

Prices in effect Monday, August 27 to Monday, September 3, 2012

DUNCAN Open Daily 250-722-7010 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-748-2412

CEDAR STORE

Next to Cedar Plank Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

The Old Bruce’s Store

550 Cairnsmore Street

CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-245-3221